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This cat has a weight problem.

Shes uncomfortable, she has to lay down, said Brita Kiffney, the cat's vet at Northshore Veterinary Hospital.

She plays of five, ten minutes if youre in a good spot and then shes like, I gotta, I gotta lay down, said Jason Collins, a vet tech at Northshore.

She weighs almost twice as much as a healthy cat should. And it's made her famous.

This is Cinderblock. And a few months ago she went viral for something a lot of humans can relate to - refusing to exercise.

I think its gone straight to her head. I mean, honestly, she demands like five times more brushing than she used to. Its wild, said Jason.

He had no idea it would go viral.

I think my wife that night was like its got like 7,000 view already,

The video now has over 3.2 million views.

A fat cat might be fun to cuddle, but the reality is being overweight is hard for animals. Brita Kiffney, Cinder's vet, knows that all too well.

It certainly leads to pain, contributes to arthritis, decreased lung capacity, promotes diabetes, some liver diseases, pancreatitis, inflammation throughout the body, Kiffney said.

It can lead to a lot of issues, just like it does for humans.

Upwards of 60% of cats and 56% of dogs are considered to be overweight or obese. So I would say that yeah, thats becoming a bit of an issue, said Andrea Clewley. She is in charge of training at Trupanion, a company that provides medical coverage for hundreds of thousands of pets across the country. She says weight gain can really sneak up on pet owners.

You may not notice the incremental increase in weight gain and so it may just be a really slow progression over time that you just dont notice until all of a sudden you may look down one day and youre like, holy cow, how did that happen? said Clewley

And just like humans, its easier to pack on the pounds than lose them.

Its going to take her a year or more to reach her goal weight, said Jan Province. She knows it's going to take a while. She works at the reception desk at Northshore Veterinary Hospital. Province and Cinderblock will be roommates once the feline is back down to her fighting weight.

Until then, Province will have to read Cinderblock the fan mail she receives at the hospital.

Dear Cinder, we love you and were so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Lovingly, Findley Jack and his human Denise, reads Province.

This envelope came with $20 in cash. The Social Media influencer also is being sponsored by Purina for a free year of weight loss cat food. And she also has her own line of merchandise you can find online.

But its not all perks for Miss Block. She still has a long way to go on her weight loss journey.

If she started at 22, shes now at about 20.8 lbs, which is great, she has lost some weight, said Kiffney.

But at the hospital, they want her down closer to 10lbs. If her weight loss is successful, she will have lost more than 50% of her body weight. To put it in human terms, its like going from 300 lbs down to 150. No easy feat.

But Cinder will have to be successful if she wants a healthy life.

Weve cut her life expectancy by years by having that much weight on her, and so were hoping to give her, 15 years of life, but only if she gets down to normal body weight, said Kiffney.

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The host of The Biggest Loser, Bob Harper reveals that the new season that is premiering early next year is all about getting healthy. The extreme weight loss show has evolved with the times and is no longer about which contestant can lose the most weight.

Since 2004,The Biggest Loser was a stapleon NBC for 17 seasons. The extreme weight loss show features obese and overweight contestants looking to transform their lives by losing weight and getting healthier. Not only are they competing to be the "biggest loser" of weight, but they're also competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight. The weight loss competition show has had a successful run on NBC and even ranked among the top 50 shows in the United States from 2004 to 2005 and then again from 2009 to 2011. Though recently,The Biggest Loserhas caused controversy after allegations arose that the contestants were forced to lose weight by any means necessary, including being malnourished, dehydrated, overworked, and in rare cases given weight loss pills in order to get them to have a dramatic weight loss. Though based on studies, it was revealed that the contestants would typically gain their weight back and sometimes even permanently damage their metabolisms from the extreme dieting.

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After the show stopped airing on NBC in 2016, and on May 13th, 2019, it was announced that they were working on a reboot of the show for the USA Network, set to premiere in 2020. Longtime host and trainer on the show, Bob Harper promises that the revamped version will be a whole totally different format. He said toPeople,"The whole look of the show is going to be so different."The 54-year-old trainer revealed that the show is working toward a more holistic approach to losing weight and getting healthy. Harper revealed the new concept of the show, saying, "Its not about getting skinny, its about getting healthy."He said the main goal is to see"people getting off medication, reversing their type 2 diabetes, lowering their blood pressure."He continued, "I get to bring in my expertise, and I get to hear about a new approach ...I think theres a really good symmetry here."

While the whole concept of the show has flipped on its head, plenty of aspects from the old show remain, such as the weigh-ins, the team competitions, and the daily workouts with trainers. Though this time around there will be all new trainers, Erica Lugo and Steve Cook. The contestants will be focusing on understanding nutrition, their mental health, and the importance of exercise. Harper also revealed that they make sure the contestants understand"the importance of managing their stress and how important sleep is when it comes to weight loss. We really want to get that whole-body approach."Not only are they helping them on the show, but they also implemented after-care which includes a free gym membership, access to a nutritionist, and getting set up with a support group.

Since we live in a time where overweight no longer equals unhealthy and that skinny doesn't always equal healthy, fans are looking toward new goals for the contestants seeking to want to get healthy. It seems that this whole-body approach, along with the aftercare is a much-needed change in the right direction. It makes fans wonder why it took 17 seasons to realize that the format wasn't working. Fans can look forward to the new and improved version ofThe Biggest Loserearly 2020.

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Ever since 2016, the GOLO diet has been the most sought-after weight loss plan. Developed by a team of physicians and experts, the diet focuses on managing insulin levels via diet, exercise, and supplements to promote weight reduction. Although it might be effective, it is considered challenging and pricey.

The GOLO diet plan comprises of three main components-the GOLO Release supplement, a guidebook, and an online community. While the guidebook includes tips on creating healthy, balanced meal plans based on your food preference and basal metabolic rate, the GOLO release supplement is enriched with minerals and plant extracts that help regulate blood sugar levels, reduce hunger, cravings and increase energy.

The diet plan includes a metabolic fuel matrix which lets you select from four different fuel groups- proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables, and fats. You will be allotted 1-2 standard servings of each fuel group for three meals per day. Exercising earns you additional points, which lets you consume extra portions or snacks throughout the day. The diet plan instructs you to refrain from consuming processed and refined foods including red meat, dairy products, and artificial sweeteners.

You are also allowed to take up short-term versions of the GOLO diet plan including the Reset 7 or the 7 Day Kickstart which the company suggests for eliminating toxins before following a regular GOLO eating plan.

Studies published on the companys website have reported about 14-15 kg weight loss in about 25-26 weeks upon following the GOLO diet plan which combined an exercise regimen alongside diet, behavioral changes, and the supplement.

However, it must be noted that these were only small studies that werent published in any peer-reviewed journals. And being funded and conducted by the makers of the diet plan, these studies might have a high risk of bias.

Moreover, it remains unclear about what contributed to the significant weight loss;whether the GOLO program and supplements or simply the combination of diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications.

Although the GOLO Diet might help some people lose weight, further research is required to find out if it is more effective than other diet plans.

According to the company, these are the things thatmake the plan exceptional:

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Bananas are among most popular fruits in the U.S., with Americans eating just over 14 pounds per person in 2017.

But experts are split on whether most of us are eating them all wrong by throwing away the peel, allegedly a rich source of nutrients like potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, and fiber

Most recently, the topic got attention when Australian nutritionist Susie Burrell wrote a blog post lauding the benefits of eating banana skins. While the post notes Burrell is a brand ambassador for the banana company that sponsored the post, other news outlets expanded on her statements, claiming banana peels can help with weight loss, better sleep, and clearer skin.

While in reality, you can eat banana peels, some experts say you may not want to. Heres why.

Burrell wrote peels are full of nutrients, but its just as easy to get those by snacking on bananas themselves, according to Megan Meyer, a nutritional immunologist with the International Food Information Council. I wouldnt say you are missing out too much from just eating the fruit, Meyer told Insider.

The U.S. Department of Agricultures nutritional database, which has information on more than 275,000 types of food, doesnt include banana peels, so the actual nutritional content of the peels in unclear, Meyer added. Its also hard to know how many (if any) calories the skins contain.

Journalist Dan Koeppel, who wrote the book, Banana: the Fate of the Fruit that Changed the World, is also skeptical. Ive studied bananas for close to 15 years and traveled to every continent where bananas are grown and I have never seen anyone eat a peel, he told Today.

As for whether banana peels can help you lose weight, Meyer says thats far from proven. Dietary fiber is linked to feeling fuller with fewer calories, which may help with weight loss. But again, the fruit of the banana is a good source of fiber. So are beans, avocados, oranges, berries, and whole-wheat foods.

If you happen to enjoy the taste or texture of the peel, its fine to eat them, Meyer said. People have tried all kinds of innovative culinary techniques to include peels in various recipes, from smoothies to banana bread, and even a vegan pulled pork made from banana peels.

Banana peels also play a role in certain cuisines, particularly Indian food, according to some reports.

Just be sure to take the proper precautions. One of the most convenient attributes of bananas is that they come with their own wrapper: The peel normally protects the fruits from pesticides and other contaminants, so eating it means you could be eating those too.

Meyer recommended rinsing and scrubbing bananas (and any produce) if youre going to eat the skin, to remove dirt, bacteria, and other unwanted ingredients, even though conventional bananas grown with pesticides and other additives are well within the safe limits set by the USDA and other organizations.

Finally, if youre considering eating banana peels to cut down on food waste, there are other uses for fruit peels, some of which are even more creative than compost, like using banana peels to shine your shoes.

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Choosing a healthy breakfast can be the perfect way to boost your metabolism and kickstart weight loss. Specifically, there are some foods that you can incorporate into your daily routine to stay on track for weight loss and to be healthier.

One of the best ways to make sure you start your day on the right foot is to pick a metabolism-boosting breakfast. According to Lisa Richards, nutritionist and author of The Candida Diet, the best breakfast food might be whole grains.

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She explains the strategy behind eating whole grains for breakfast: "Eating whole grains for breakfast over refined carbohydrates will fuel your body with adequate fiber to keep you full and prevent overeating."

Great whole grain breakfast options include oatmeal, whole grain cereals, and whole grain breads.

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Specifically, the fiber in whole grains helps keep your digestion running smoothly. Richards explains, "The fiber content will also boost your metabolism by improving digestive health by feeding the good bacteria in the gut."

While fiber can kickstart your metabolism and expedite your weight loss goals, adding other ingredients to your whole grains can be a good way to round out your diet.

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Richards explains the advantages of adding in lean protein and healthy fats to your breakfast as well. "Taking in lean protein and healthy fat from eggs will boost your metabolism by contributing to lean muscle growth."

The lean muscle growth will help increase calorie burn. She continues, "Lean muscle burns calories by simply existing and the more you have the higher amount of calories your body will burn at rest."

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If you want to give your metabolism an even bigger push, pair your breakfast with a side of fruit. Richards explains, "The fiber in fruit increases the rate at which your body burns calories. A secondary way in which fruit increases metabolism is through the thermogenic effect of fruit."

For example, adding apples to your oatmeal can be the perfect way to boost your metabolism first thing in the morning.

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To lose weight, regular exercise and a healthy diet plan are essential. Doing cardio exercises will help burn calories and give some of the best fat-burning results. What exercises burn the most calories?

The amount of calories someone burns will depend on factors such as their weight, age and metabolism.

However, some activities are sure to help all slimmers burn calories quickly.

Cardio moves can get the heart rate up and start to burn fat, Abbie Watkins, personal trainer from OriGym Centre of Excellence, told Express.co.uk.

She shared the top three exercises to help slimmers get into shape.

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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Abbie said: High intensity interval training is a brilliant way to burn a lot of calories.

HIIT workouts can burn just as many calories as classic cardio exercises like running and swimming in a fraction of the time.

The quick energetic workouts can burn the most calories in a short amount of time.

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She said: HIIT training involves a series of different exercises, trained at a high intensity for short periods of time. Cardio exercises that double up as a full-body workout are the best for calorie-burning.

Burpees

The exercise targets the whole body and will start to burn calories quickly.

Burpees are an intense full-body exercise, theyre a brilliant cardio exercise and they also require a lot of work from your muscles this maximises their benefits for burning calories and shredding fat, Abbie said.

Burpees are a sure-fire way to improve your fitness and get in shape.

Mountain climbers

Doing mountain climbers will target the abs and get the heart rate up helping to burn fat and tone up.

Abbie explained: Mountain climbers are another killer exercise that will burn a lot of calories, especially when theyre part of a HIIT workout.

This is a really efficient exercise because it requires a lot of work from your core muscles, engages your full-body, and gets your heart racing.

Doing the exercise will target the whole body and use more energy.

Full-body exercises are really effective because they involve a lot of different muscles, Abbie told Express.co.uk.

The more muscles engaged during an exercise, the more energy youll use, and the more calories you will burn!

By adding in high intensity exercises into the diet plan, slimmers can burn off any extra calories.

Opting for moves that work the whole body will burn more fat and give the best results.

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The road to fitness and weight loss may be a long one but it certainly doesnt have to be a super expensive one (read: pricey gym membership). 20-year-old Ankit Thakur tells us that he was able to lose weight (36 kgs) in a years span without ever stepping foot inside a gym. I used to weigh around 91-92 kilograms in 2017 and was constantly bullied and body shamed for trotting so much weight, he says.

Around the same time I also started preparing for NEET (medical entrance exam), so I decided to chart a simple weight loss plan that won't hinder my studies and at the same time also help me shed the extra weight, he adds.

"To begin with, I started drinking a lot of water. I restricted my intake of oily and fried food no cheat meals as well. I also worked on my sleep-wake cycle, to get an early and fresh start, daily. Post making these minor lifestyle changes, I reduced my calorie intake to achieve a state of calorie deficit. This ultimately made me burn my excess calories and lose weight.

A calorie deficit is a specific diet pattern that revolves around the number of calories you consume in a day. According to Healthline, the concept is based on the idea that as long as you eat fewer calories than you burn, youre bound to lose weight.

This diet pattern requires you to calculate the number of calories your body needs to consume to function smoothly without feeling hungry, and how much deficit you need create without harming your health. Keep in mind that the number of calories required to create a deficit is different for different body types. You can calculate yours online via a calorie calculator.

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Ankit reveals that he limited his calorie intake to 1100 calories and ate 4 small meals throughout the day to meet this target. My diet was planned and controlled by me, for me. I included a salad, 15 minutes prior to any big meal. It helped me digest my meals better. This is what my calorie deficit diet plan comprised:

Breakfast: A cup of unflavoured oats, almonds and 2 bananas

Lunch: A vegetable sandwich/sprouts

Evening Snacks: 2 chapatis with any vegetable preparation and a bowl of lentils

Dinner: I ate whatever my mom prepared for dinner in controlled quantities

My day would commence super-early in the morning. Id go cycling around the block. During the day, Id walk as much as I could and in the evenings, Id play a game of football or indulge in an hour-long freestyle running session. I lost all my fat without lifting any weights or taking supplements and trimmed to 56 kgs.

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"I weigh around 60 kilograms now, and honestly, maintaining my weight is something that Ive found quite tough. But now, I've finally found my solution:

Freestyle Bhangra (Helps a lot!)

Weight training (To tone my body)

Keeping a track of my calorie intake

If you want to begin your weight loss journey, you must believe in yourself. Without belief, there is no transformation. Don't give yourself any time limit, develop a healthy lifestyle, no matter how long it takes. Also, keep your calcium levels in check during this journey. They tend to drop due to low consumption of ghee and other dairy products.

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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Question:I recently gave birth to my first child and I'm finding it harder than expected to get back into shape. How can a new mom like me bounce back from their postpartum body?

Jillian Michaels: One of the all-time most frequent questions I get is "How do I lose the baby weight?"

First of all, give yourself a break. You just built a human and it sounds like you are in your "fourth trimester" the crucial three-to-six-month period after birth when many of the physical, psychological, emotional, and social effects of pregnancy continue.

Unfortunately, we live in a society that has an underlying expectation of women to look just like they did pre-baby ASAP. We literally go from talking about how beautiful the baby bump is and how pregnant mommies glow to saying "wrap things up, tuck away the evidence, and apologize for the mess," as was so well put by Kate Baer.

And this is absurd. Of course, you will eventually want to "bounce back" key work being eventually.

Focusing on weight loss immediately after giving birth is not advantageous. You will be in the process of healing from delivery, exhausted, and possibly breastfeeding. Adding weight loss to your plate is a recipe for heightened stress, a decrease in breast milk production, and an even higher risk of postpartum depression in other words, totally counterproductive. Yes, we have all seen the Hollywood actresses and rock stars that drop crazy amounts of weight seemingly overnight but God only knows what kind of a toll it's taking on them in other areas.

So, my first piece of advice is to give yourself a year off to slowly return to your postpartum weight and level of fitness.

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Our primary goals in this "fourth trimester" time period should be as follows:

Side note: I use words like "healing" because it is true, in so many ways. Healing encapsulates the physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual changes you're faced with right now.

The word isn't meant to scare you. It's meant to validate anything you may be dealing with postpartum whether it's experiencing postpartum depression, recovering from cesarean sections or episiotomies, having feelings of resentment, or noticing a decrease in libido and assure you that it's all normal and all will be OK. But there is simply no need to put extra pressure on yourself to "bounce back" quickly, and trying to do so could compromise all of the above.

Now, that we've gotten that out of the way, the how-to of bouncing back is actually pretty straightforward. Baby weight is the same as any weight you want to lose, from a physiological perspective. That means stored fat, no matter how or why you gained it, can only be burned off one way: eating better and moving more.

So, exactly how much less should you be eating and how often and intensely should you be moving post-delivery?

You must create a calorie deficit to lose weight roughly 3,500 calories to lose a pound, or 500 calories every day in a week, according to the Mayo Clinic.

But you shouldn't go for fast and dramatic weight loss at this time in your life. Even if you aren't breastfeeding, you will still need enough calories and nutrients to fend off fatigue, mitigate postpartum depression, and aid in recovery from pregnancy and delivery. So if you aren't breastfeeding, 1,600 calories a day with unlimited green vegetables is as low as I would recommend you take your diet for at least three months postpartum. Then, if cleared by your doctor, you can go to 1,400 after that, provided you have more than 10 to 15 pounds to lose.

If you are breastfeeding, things get a bit more complicated. Are you looking to shed excess pounds that were gained, or simply maintain your weight? When I say excess, I mean over 10 to 15 lbs. Remember that your body needed to add roughly 9 pounds of fat for breastfeeding purposes. So if you have gained 20 or more pounds of excess fat, then, yes, you are going to want to lose it safely, and in a reasonable time frame that doesn't compromise your health, your sanity, or your baby's milk supply.

If you are breastfeeding, you will want to eat no less than 1,800 calories and you will want to lose no more than two pounds a week. In helping many women get back in shape after having a baby, I have found pretty unilaterally that when new mothers drop more than two pounds a week, the milk supply can be compromised.

If you are only 10 to 15 pounds or so away from your pre-baby weight, this should come off naturally as you continue to breastfeed and exercise over the next three months, without reducing your calorie intake much at all. You could eat anywhere from 2,000 to 2,300 calories a day, going toward the higher end on days you exercise.

Getty Images Now, in order to determine what you should be doing for exercise, how many times a week, and for how long per session, we need to first establish what your delivery was like.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says it's OK to slowly resume exercising as soon as you feel up to it. As a general rule though, it's strongly recommended that no matter the manner of your baby's birth, six weeks off any strenuous training is a must. The body needs time to heal.

If you were fit during pregnancy and had a complication-free vaginal delivery, most doctors will allow or even recommend light cardio activity (think biking, incline walking, or swimming), stretching, resistance training with light weights, or modified body-weight exercises during the first six weeks. Again: This is only for those who had a complication-free delivery and had a decent level of fitness prior to and during pregnancy.

Now, once those six weeks have passed, you should start to acclimate a bit, and anyone can begin to steadily push the up button on your regimen with light resistance training and moderate cardio.

If you had a diastasis recti, or had an episiotomy, C-section, or another procedure, you must speak with your doctor about what is safe for you to do after giving birth.

Once you have hit the three-month postpartum mark, you are generally in the clear to exercise in any way you choose, provided you have had no healing complications and have been diligent about your steady return to fitness.

Keep in mind that many women are not feeling 100% until around six months post-delivery. So during this time period, as you think about returning to more aggressive types of fitness, keep your intensity level at about 70% of what it was pre-pregnancy. That may mean cutting back on your running speed or the amount of weight you're lifting.

On a final note, be gentle, kind, and patient with yourself. Follow the above guidelines if cleared by your doctor and take a year to slowly acclimate to life's changes while returning your body to its pre-baby state.

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Doc, Ive started on this new diet and I wonder what you think, said my patient. Then I hear about the patients latest weight loss plan. There are so many plans out there ... the Noom plan, the Shark Tank diet, the keto diet, the Mediterranean diet, the paleo diet, the sugar-free diet, the low-carbohydrate diet, the one day a week fast. Some diets increase the intake of water, of fiber, of antioxidants and the list goes on. Many of these new plans are variations of a low-carb plan, which I like. I also have found that a weekly fast seems to work for some people.

About 20 years ago, two huge studies compared the low-carbohydrate diet with the low-fat diet. Both studies showed the same thing. People liked the low-carb diet better and with it, they lost more weight easily and initially. After one year, however, most people from both groups regained the weight they had lost. Similar studies through many years showed the same thing, no plan seems to keep the weight off long term. The two questions commonly left unanswered are, is it good to eat less, even without weight loss; and how important is exercise in all this?

The most powerful studies have shown that when people eat 40 percent less than what they would eat if they had no limit, they live about 40 percent longer. It is the calorie count that matters, not weight loss. Add to this the multiple scientific studies that show if an overweight person is fit and in good condition then their risks of death are no greater than for a thin person who is in good condition.

When people ask me, I recommend starting with three to seven days of calorie counting and exercise measurement before any changes are made. The calorie goal depends on ones height and age, but an average sized middle-aged woman or man needs fewer than 1,800-2,000 calories per day for maintenance and at least one mile of walking per day. By the way, I think a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fewer carbohydrates makes the transition easier to tolerate and is especially good if one is diabetic or pre-diabetic. The most important point remains fewer calories.

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Bottom line: Setting a goal to lose weight puts you at risk for disappointment. For heavy and thin people alike, your best chance for success is to be mindful of your calorie intake and exercise regularly. Then, love yourself as you are.

Richard P. Holm, MD is founder of The Prairie Doc and author of Lifes Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace available on Amazon. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc library, visit http://www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc on Facebook, featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc a medical Q&A show streamed most Thursdays at 7p.m. central.

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By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now

Throughout much of my life, Ive been able to eat the amount of food Ive wanted and not gain an ounce, whether I exercised of not.

Now that Im a woman of a certain age, I have issues with gaining weight and I know what others go through. I can look at food and gain weight now. It doesnt take much. I tell my boyfriend I have to exercise way more now and eat way less to weigh 10 pounds more than I used to.

Today, as I write this, it is my official dieting start date, again. I downloaded the Fitness Pal app again on my cell, and Ive been exercising for months and months, but now Im going to watch even closer what I eat. I know. This is not the best time of year to watch what I eat, but Im in the mood to start, so Im doing it. Once I set my mind to something, theres really no stopping me. My goal is to lose five pounds. That might not seem like a lot, but Ive been trying to lose since May, and Ive only gained, but I didnt keep track of my eating and exercising on an app. That seems to be the only time I lose weight is when I do that.

Once, I lost 20 pounds in six months. That was a lot for me. They say, Nothing tastes as good as skinny.

Unfortunately, I made a pumpkin pie for me, last night. I didnt eat any and I will eat some, just slower than usual. Portion control and its sugar-free. I made it with Stevia I bought at Prairie Harvest. Its really good. I just have to resist pouring a ton of whipping cream on it. Thats the danger zone. I love whipping cream on pumpkin pie. Now, Im making myself hungry.

Usually people go on this type of lifestyle change at the first of the year, but I want to do it now. A few years ago when I lost all that weight, I was on the verge of pre-diabetes. I dont want to become diabetic, so I plan on losing a few pounds.

During Thanksgiving, I crossed into a weight zone I dont want to be in. So that was the turning point for me. However, I didnt think I ate that much and I got in at least 4,000 steps every day. From past experience, I know I need to eat 1,200 calories a day while exercising most days to lose weight. That number of calories isnt much, but hey, its all Ive got.

If you know me and notice Im getting crabby, just dangle some cheese in front of my face in case Im hungry. Ill eat it. I also have hypoglycemia and sugar drops can hit me hard and fast. Sometimes I dont notice Im crabby until I say something unkind to another person and wonder where that came from.

For my exercise, I usually run in place at home and even though I have a membership to the Y, I dont take advantage of it much these days. I need to go back, at least put in an appearance.

My favorite machine there is the bicycle-pedaling one. I can sit and exercise. Fun. I get to see the lap-goers pass by me every once in a while. They go places. I dont, except maybe down the weight-loss path were both on.

My favorite time of night to go there is after 9 p.m. when the place slows down. I really dont enjoy working out with a bunch of other sweaty folks near me. My oldest son likes to go late at night, too. Were both night owls. Hes there to build muscle and Im there to felt fat and maybe build some muscle. Who am I kidding? Im there to slenderize.

Since Im a woman of the certain age, I also have belly fat like Ive never had before in my life. I keep thinking about getting liposuction, but I dont think I can afford that. Belly fat is not my friend. Its an uninvited guest to my world.

I thought if I did enough sit-ups, it would go away. No such luck. I think its here to stay. Its a great place to rest things, Im realizing, like my cup of coffee. Handy belly fat. I still dont like it, even though its trying to make me believe its useful and handy. It might be, but I dont want it around.

Im guessing some of you guys out there can relate. Maybe Ill see you at the Y or walking down by Sand Creek on a nice evening. Lets all stay away from diabetes.

Wendy Nugent is the features editor and lead photographer at Newton Now. She can be reached at wendy@harveycountynow.com.

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